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Gale Warning 8, NWS Baltimore/Washington
NWS Baltimore/Washington issued this gale warning at Feb 28, 2021, 6:59 PM EST. It took effect at Mar 1, 2021, 10:00 AM EST. It was in force for 19 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Feb 28, 2021, 6:59 PM EST (23:59 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 1, 2021, 10:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Mar 2, 2021, 4:34 AM EST
- In force
- 19 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Baltimore/Washington
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533 WHUS71 KLWX 282359 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 659 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ANZ534-537-543-010800- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0051.210301T0400Z-210301T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0008.210301T2300Z-210302T1100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 659 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MONDAY TO 6 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Monday to 6 AM EST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ530>533-535-536-538>542-010800- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0051.210301T1500Z-210301T2300Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.GL.W.0008.210301T2300Z-210302T1100Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 659 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM EST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MONDAY TO 6 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Drum Point MD. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Monday to 6 AM EST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
8 follow-up statements
886 WHUS71 KLWX 010820 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 320 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ANZ534-537-543-011630- /O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0051.000000T0000Z-210301T2300Z/ /O.EXT.KLWX.GL.W.0008.210301T1500Z-210302T1100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 320 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM EST TUESDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...The wind is forecast to shift to the northwest and increase rapidly to 20 to 25 knots with gusts to around 35 knots late this morning into early this afternoon. The wind may diminish slightly for a time before increasing again this evening. Waves of 2 to 4 feet are expected. * WHERE...Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island, Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA and Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ532-533-535-536-540>542-011630- /O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0051.210301T1500Z-210301T2300Z/ /O.EXT.KLWX.GL.W.0008.210301T1500Z-210302T1100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 320 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM EST TUESDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...The wind is forecast to shift to the northwest and increase rapidly to 20 to 25 knots with gusts to around 35 knots late this morning into early this afternoon. The wind may diminish slightly for a time before increasing again this evening. The wind may diminish slightly again after midnight. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD, Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD, and Eastern Bay. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ530-531-538-539-011630- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0051.210301T1500Z-210301T2300Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.210301T2300Z-210302T1100Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD- 320 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...The wind is forecast to shift to the northwest and increase rapidly to around 20 knots with gusts to around 30 knots late this morning into early this afternoon. A few gusts to near gale force are possible. The wind may diminish slightly this afternoon before increasing to around 20 knots with gusts to around 35 knots this evening. The wind may diminish slightly again after midnight. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Chester River to Queenstown MD, and Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ DHOF
576 WHUS71 KLWX 011029 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 529 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ANZ530-531-538-539-011830- /O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0051.210301T1500Z-210301T2300Z/ /O.EXT.KLWX.GL.W.0008.210301T1500Z-210302T1100Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD- 529 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM EST TUESDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...The wind is forecast to shift to the northwest and increase rapidly to 20 to 25 knots with gusts to around 35 knots late this morning into early this afternoon. The wind may diminish slightly for a time before increasing again this evening. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Chester River to Queenstown MD, and Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ532>537-540>543-011830- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.210301T1500Z-210302T1100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 529 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...The wind is forecast to shift to the northwest and increase rapidly to 20 to 25 knots with gusts to around 35 knots late this morning into early this afternoon. The wind may diminish slightly for a time before increasing again this evening. Waves of 2 to 4 feet are expected over the waters adjacent to southern Maryland. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Smith Point VA, Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, and Eastern Bay. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ DHOF
819 WHUS71 KLWX 011427 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 927 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ANZ530>543-020230- /O.EXT.KLWX.GL.W.0008.210301T1500Z-210302T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0052.210302T1600Z-210302T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 927 AM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST TUESDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith Point VA. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 11 AM EST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM to 6 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
270 WHUS71 KLWX 012059 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 359 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ANZ530>543-020500- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210302T1600Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0052.210302T1600Z-210302T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 359 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST TUESDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith Point VA. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 11 AM EST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM to 6 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
572 WHUS71 KLWX 020231 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 931 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ANZ530>543-021045- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210302T1600Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0052.210302T1600Z-210302T2300Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 931 PM EST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST TUESDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves ranging from 1 to 2 feet along the Tidal Potomac River north of Indian Head, the Patapsco River, and the Patuxent River to 2 to 4 ft across the rest of the waters. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA, and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith Point VA. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 11 AM EST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM to 6 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
609 WHUS71 KLWX 020542 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1242 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 ANZ535-536-538-021345- /O.CAN.KLWX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210302T1600Z/ /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0052.210302T0542Z-210302T2000Z/ Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- 1242 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, and Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor. * WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ530>534-537-539>543-021345- /O.EXT.KLWX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210302T1100Z/ /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0052.210302T1100Z-210302T2000Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 1242 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay main channel north of Smith Point VA, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD, Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, and Eastern Bay. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST early this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 3 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ DHOF
829 WHUS71 KLWX 020852 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 352 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 ANZ531>533-537-539>541-021700- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210302T1100Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0052.210302T1100Z-210302T2000Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0053.210303T0300Z-210303T1100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- 352 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds around 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to Drum Point MD, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, and Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST early this morning. For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ534-543-021700- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210302T1100Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0052.210302T1100Z-210302T2000Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.SC.Y.0053.210303T0300Z-210303T1700Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 352 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST early this morning. For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to noon EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ530-542-021700- /O.CON.KLWX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210302T1100Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0052.210302T1100Z-210302T2000Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 352 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. * WHERE...Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD and Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM EST early this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ ANZ535-536-538-021700- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-210302T2000Z/ Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- 352 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, and Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor. * WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ DHOF
217 WHUS71 KLWX 020934 MWWLWX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 434 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 ANZ531>533-537-539>541-021745- /O.CAN.KLWX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210302T1100Z/ /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0052.210302T0934Z-210302T2000Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0053.210303T0300Z-210303T1100Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- 434 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds around 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to Drum Point MD, Chester River to Queenstown MD, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, and Eastern Bay. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ534-543-021745- /O.CAN.KLWX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210302T1100Z/ /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0052.210302T0934Z-210302T2000Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0053.210303T0300Z-210303T1700Z/ Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island- 434 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST WEDNESDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. * WHERE...Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island and Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM EST this afternoon. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to noon EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ530-542-021745- /O.CAN.KLWX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210302T1100Z/ /O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0052.210302T0934Z-210302T2000Z/ Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- 434 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. * WHERE...Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD and Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD. * WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ ANZ535-536-538-021745- /O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-210302T2000Z/ Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- 434 AM EST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, and Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor. * WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ DHOF
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this gale warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Baltimore/Washington wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Feb 28, 3:23 PM EST, 3 hours 36 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 28, 3:23 PM EST, 3 hours 36 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
323 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021
.SYNOPSIS...
A warm front will gradually lift northward across the region
tonight into early Monday as a wave of low pressure passes to
the north. A cold front will then cross the region later
Monday, with a second cold front Monday night. High pressure
will build from the Great Lakes toward the Middle Atlantic
Tuesday. Low pressure will likely pass to the south Wednesday,
with another cold front crossing the area Wednesday night.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH MONDAY/...
Latest analysis depicts a warm front near the North Carolina
coast extending into western South Carolina, then turning
northeastward around the southern Appalachians and continuing up
the spine to central West Virginia, then turning back west-
southwest and heading down the Ohio Valley. A low pressure is
centered near Cincinatti, with the front continuing
southwestward as a cold front towards Dallas, where a second low
pressure is located. The front then continues southwest into
Mexico. High pressure is centered east of Cape Cod, with another
south of Bermuda, a third in the central Rockies and a fourth
diving south out of south-cenral Canada behind another cold
front. Aloft, a ridge is centered near south Florida, with a
deep trough over Hudson Bay, a shortwave over the Great Lakes
and another over New Mexico.
Main push of warm advection/fgen, coupled with jet dynamics and
PVA with an embedded much weaker shortwave, is pushing
northeastward out of the CWA at present. Thus, believe heaviest
rain has now generally departed the area. However, with the
surface boundary staying south through the night, continued
weaker jet dynamics, expect lighter rain and drizzle to
predominate through this evening. Next wave of low pressure will
then arrive after midnight with another round of steadier rain,
but still lighter than the first round. In between the two
rounds, very high moisture, stable conditions beneath the warm
air advecting in aloft, and light winds look likely to to
promote some fog development, some of which may be dense. Dense
fog advisories may be necessary later this evening if this does
indeed develop, as suggested by several models. The fog likely
diminishes in intensity once the second round of rain moves in
and stirs up the atmosphere just a little bit. With the warm
front creeping north but otherwise not really crossing our area
through the night, temps likely stay about steady or perhaps
rise ever so slowly.
The second wave will push eastward just to our north early
Monday. As it does so, the warm front likely pushes northward
across our region, bringing the area into the warm sector. This
will be relatively brief, but a quick temperature surge into the
60s is possible Monday just before the main cold front blows
through. This is the apt description, as much stronger pressure
gradient combined with the low strengthening as it departs
results in some very gusty winds. Gusts can easily reach 40 mph
on Monday afternoon, and could even touch wind advisory levels.
&&
.SHORT TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT/...
Secondary cold front will cross the region Monday night, with
more gusty winds and another temperature drop. Winds on land
likely stay a little lighter Monday night, but a significant
temperature drop will put most places below freezing by early
Tuesday. The gradient stays up Tuesday, with highs staying
mostly in the 40s, so after a somewhat spring-like first day of
Meteorological Spring on Monday, Tuesday will feel like we
turned the calendar back a page. Diminishing gradient Tuesday
night will be coupled with incresing clouds as a wave approaches
from the southwest. Latest guidance suggests it is likely to
mostly miss our region to the south, but do have some chance
pops late Tuesday night in our southwestern zones, which given
temps near freezing, would suggest snow is possible.
&&
.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
Wednesday continues to appear mostly dry for the area with low
pressure to our south, keeping the bulk of the moisture for the
Carolinas. Given the set up, any northern shift in the low would
pose the chance for precipitation to our CWA. Wintry
precipitation chances continue to decrease as well, given the
slower progression of the system as it tracks across the
Carolinas. Temperatures will increase to near 50 degrees by
midday, keeping anything that falls in the form of rain.
High pressure will build in from the northern plains, north-
westerly winds will prevail out ahead of it. Should keep
conditions dry for 24-36 hours before the next chance for some
precip. An upper level trough will be introduced to our north
late Thursday/early Friday along with a southern stream wave to
our south. Depending on any retrograding (if any) of the
northern/southern extents, could hint at the potential for
precip, remaining light in nature. High returns for the later
part of Saturday and the remainder of the weekend.
&&
.AVIATION /20Z SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
IFR to LIFR thru late tonight as warm front is stalled south of
the region, resulting in continued light rain, low clouds and
possibly some areas of dense fog. Clearing likely by midday
Monday as warm front lifts north then cold front pushes back
southeast, but with winds possibly gusting over 35 knots by
afternoon. Remaining windy but VFR Monday night through Tuesday
night.
VFR conditions expected for Wednesday through Thursday given
the southern result of the passing low pressure system across
the Carolinas.
&&
.MARINE...
Light winds this evening north of a warm front. As the front
lifts north late tonight, southerly channeling expected to
develop, so have SCA's starting later on. Warm front clears the
region briefly before cold front blasts through by Monday
afternoon, followed by a secondary front Monday night. Expect
widespread gusts near 30 knots by Monday afternoon with the
first front, possibly reaching low-end gales. Gales more likely
Monday night as cold advection behind second front becomes more
prominent and promotes more mixing. Winds likely stay elevated,
though perhaps not quite as strong, Tuesday, then relax some
more Tuesday night.
SCAs possible Wednesday and Thursday, remaining marginal at
this point with SW gusts of 15 to 20 knots possible Wednesday as
low pressure passes to our south. No other marine hazards
expected at this time.
&&
.HYDROLOGY...
Plenty of water in the snow plus rains amounting to 1-3 inches
across our mountain zones will necessitate continuance of flood
watch for these areas through this evening. Heaviest rain likely
has passed, however, so watches may be discontinued later
tonight. That said, larger streams and rivers will likely
continue rising for a day or two, and several river flood
watches and warnings are now in effect. Water levels even in the
larger rivers should begin to decline by midweek.
&&
.LWX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
DC...None.
MD...Flood Watch through late tonight for MDZ001-501-502.
VA...Flood Watch through late tonight for VAZ503-504.
WV...Flood Watch through late tonight for WVZ050-055-501>506.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory from 10 AM to 6 PM EST Monday for
ANZ530>533-535-536-538>542.
Small Craft Advisory from 11 PM this evening to 6 PM EST
Monday for ANZ534-537-543.
&&
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HYDROLOGY...RCMHazardous weather outlook, Feb 28, 2:54 PM EST, 4 hours 5 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 254 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 ANZ530>543-DCZ001-MDZ008-011-013-014-016>018-504-506-508- VAZ052>057-012000- Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island-District of Columbia-Cecil-Southern Baltimore- Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-Charles-St. Marys-Calvert- Central and Southeast Montgomery-Central and Southeast Howard- Southeast Harford-Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-Fairfax- Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Stafford-Spotsylvania- King George- 254 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay, Tidal Potomac River, and I-95 corridor through central Maryland, northern Virginia, and District of Columbia. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight Areas of dense fog are possible tonight. Dense Fog Advisories may be required. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday There is the potential for wind gusts approaching 50 mph across the area late Monday into early Tuesday. Wind advisories and gale warnings may be necessary. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. MDZ003>006-503-505-507-VAZ025>031-036>040-050-051-501-502-505>508- WVZ050>053-055-012000- Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-Northern Baltimore- Northwest Montgomery-Northwest Howard-Northwest Harford-Augusta- Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-Nelson- Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper- Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-Western Loudoun- Eastern Loudoun-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge- Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson- Hardy- 254 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of eastern West Virginia, northern and central Virginia, and central and western Maryland. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight There is an isolated threat for flooding of small streams and creeks as well as urban areas through tonight. A Flood Watch is in effect for Hampshire and Hardy Counties in eastern West Virginia where the threat is highest. Areas of dense fog are possible tonight. Dense Fog Advisories may be required. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday A few instances of mainstem river flooding are possible into early next week. Several river flood watches and warnings are in effect. There is the potential for wind gusts approaching 50 mph across the area late Monday into early Tuesday. Wind advisories may be necessary. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. MDZ001-501-502-VAZ503-504-WVZ501>506-012000- Garrett-Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany- Western Highland-Eastern Highland-Western Grant-Eastern Grant- Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-Western Pendleton- Eastern Pendleton- 254 PM EST Sun Feb 28 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Allegheny Front counties in western Maryland, eastern West Virginia, and Highland County Virginia. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight A Flood Watch is effect for the entire outlook area. Rapid snow melt resulting from moderate to locally heavy rainfall may lead to the flooding of small streams and creeks as well as urban areas. Areas of dense fog are possible tonight. Dense Fog Advisories may be required. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday A few instances of mainstem river flooding are possible into early next week. Several river flood watches and warnings are in effect. There is the potential for wind gusts approaching 50 mph across the area late Monday into early Tuesday. Wind advisories may be necessary. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
In the hours before
Local storm report, Feb 28, 2:52 PM EST, 4 hours 7 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
252 PM EST SUN FEB 28 2021
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0246 PM FLOOD KEYSER 39.44N 78.98W
02/28/2021 MINERAL WV 911 CALL CENTER
MULTIPLE REPORTS OF ROADS BEING BLOCKED BY HIGH
WATER...UP TO 3 FEET DEEP IN ONE CASE...FROM ALL ACROSS
MINERAL COUNTY.
&&
EVENT NUMBER LWX2103676
ADSLocal storm report, Feb 28, 2:57 PM EST, 4 hours 2 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
257 PM EST SUN FEB 28 2021
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0245 PM FLOOD LA VALE 39.66N 78.82W
02/28/2021 ALLEGANY MD 911 CALL CENTER
MULTIPLE REPORTS OF HIGH WATER ON ROADS IN WESTERN
ALLEGANY COUNTY...CRESAPTOWN...LA
VALE...FROSTBURG...RAWLINGS.
&&
EVENT NUMBER LWX2103677
ADSThe office that day
Everything else NWS Baltimore/Washington issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 8:55 AM EST | Small Craft Advisory | LWX | 21 hr | |
| Feb 28, 10:55 AM EST | River Flood Watch | LWX | Clarke, Warren | 21 days |
| Feb 28, 10:55 AM EST | River Flood Watch | LWX | Loudoun | 21 days |
| Feb 28, 10:55 AM EST | River Flood Watch | LWX | Loudoun | 21 days |
| Feb 28, 10:55 AM EST | River Flood Watch | LWX | Allegany | 17 hr |
| Feb 28, 10:55 AM EST | River Flood Watch | LWX | Washington | 56 hr |
| Feb 28, 10:55 AM EST | River Flood Watch | LWX | Washington | 21 days |
| Feb 28, 2:21 PM EST | River Flood Warning | LWX | Allegany | 16 hr |
| Feb 28, 2:46 PM EST | Areal Flood Warning | LWX | Allegany, Garrett | 29 hr |
| Feb 28, 3:48 PM EST | River Flood Warning | LWX | Garrett | 5 hr |
| Feb 28, 5:37 PM EST | River Flood Warning | LWX | Washington | 54 hr |
| Feb 28, 10:55 AM EST | River Flood Warning | LWX | Berkeley, Jefferson | 21 hr |
| Feb 28, 10:55 AM EST | River Flood Warning | LWX | Morgan | 42 hr |
| Feb 28, 10:55 AM EST | River Flood Warning | LWX | Hampshire, Hardy | 38 hr |
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